Biology and ecology of the jaguar

Abstract

In recent years, advances in equipment and analytical tools have providedopportunities to unveil several aspects of the jaguar Panthera onca biologyand ecology. Here, we made use of the most recent publications to update theknowledge about this iconic species. From Arizona to Northern Argentina, the jaguar“accommodates” its behaviour to survive in a large variety of habitats. However,human modified landscapes have posed a threat for the species’ long-term survival.A deep understanding of the species’ biology and ecology is crucial for the speciesconservation planning.